Read the counsel Elder Oaks gave to a young man who thought his happiness was dependent on his physical appearance--counsel we would each do well to remember. An anonymous letter with only a post office box address was delivered to Elder Oaks. The letter expressed a concern so decisively that he...

MR says: Some great insights and lessons! What are some life lessons you would add to this list? While this might not be amazingly insightful or new to you or old man on a park bench wise, these lessons have shaped everything that I am and everything I try to be. ….and I can’t wait to learn more!...

MR says: Follow the link to find out more about this charitable group of young adults. That may sound like an unusual combination, but an African charity recently asked the LDS Young Adult Stakes to gather shoes that it plans to sell in Africa. Officials there will use that money to build a well for a...

MR says: Follow the link for some helpful advice for LDS daters of any age. Amy Stevens, a professional matchmaker and dating coach, and Alisa Snell, a marriage and family therapist, were recently featured on Mormon Channel Daily and offered their tips for greater success in dating. Stevens and Snell,...

For Church members who have recently experienced divorce, it feels like the ultimate failure—marriages, especially temple marriages, aren’t supposed to end if you are doing your best to do what’s right. Yet, here we are—hurt, confused, and shaken to the core. So, what should you say to...

MR says: While we can't endorse all of the information in this article, it's a good start for YSAs looking for information on the culture and church environment in different places around the U.S. Whether you live(d) there, went to school there or have only visited — you’re undoubtedly familiar with the...

I treat men differently when I see a wedding ring. It's not like I'm on the prowl for men without rings, but that little piece of jewelry can help me avoid useless wondering - and potentially embarrassing interactions when it SHOULD be there. I’m just going to say it: Married people should...

MR says: More great advice from Angela, this time about singles ward concerns. Dear Angela: I’m supposed to go to the singles ward in my assigned geographic area. In this ward, however, all the activities, lessons and talks feel like they are created for a much younger age group. Most of our ward...

MR says: For those considering marriage, you should also make sure you ask these 10 questions before tying the knot. "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" was released by The Church of Jesus Christ...

MR says: "My life, you see, is not a problem to be solved or a trial to be endured. It is a gift I am invited to embrace, to explore." A great reminder to try and see things from God's expansive perspective. I remember writing my college admissions essay for BYU when I was all of 17. I’m pretty sure I...

MR says: A lot of this advice can apply to all of us, wherever we are in life. Whether or not one leaves with a ring on the finger, a Mormon young single adult ward is definitely not eternal — thankfully. Even if someone stays in the same place and never moves, come 31 years of age, he or she is outta...

MR says: This installment of DesNews's advice column explains how a lot of singles feel, and it's particularly an issue when it comes to sustained activity in a church full of families. Check out "The Midsingles Phenomenon" for ideas on how to help everyone feel included.

MR says: Some great insights about the family for single and married saints. "Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance,...